Neighborhood in Denton, Denton County

Living in Denton Square, Denton

D

8th of 8areas in Denton
Overall score 23 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Denton overall: C-

Denton Square is a neighborhood in Denton, TX, home to about 16,500 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 8 areas we score in Denton. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (7 of 100)
  • Health scores low (19 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.4 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
16,470
Median rent
$1,140
Median home value
$246,000
Household income
$43,900
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
17%
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What it's like to live in Denton Square

Denton Square is a neighborhood in Denton with about 16,500 residents, homes built around 1983, mostly rented (83% of homes) and 10% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 8th of 8 areas in Denton, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Denton Square

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,140, 20% lower than the Denton median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Denton Square

  • Higher poverty. 33% of residents live below the poverty line, against 16% across Denton.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Denton Square report card

Each grade compares Denton Square with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,140, homes cost 5.6x income.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $43,900, 7.6% unemployed.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 205 violent crimes per 100k, 1,735 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 22 min, 14% work from home.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    38% have a bachelor’s degree.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    16% of adults uninsured.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    17% of homes owner-occupied.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    82% of homes have broadband.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

Denton Square compared with Denton

Better than Denton

  • Median rent: $1,14020% lower than Denton ($1,420)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 11%5 points higher than Denton (5.4%)
  • Average commute: 22 min9% lower than Denton (24 min)

Worse than Denton

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 17%33 points lower than Denton (50%)
  • People below the poverty line: 33%17 points higher than Denton (16%)
  • Median household income: $43,90042% lower than Denton ($76,019)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CNewton Rayzor ElementaryElementary, Denton ISD0.9 mi
  • CCalhoun MiddleMiddle, Denton ISD0.5 mi
  • BDenton High SchoolHigh, Denton ISD2.7 mi

Cost of living in Denton Square

Median rent in Denton Square is $1,140 a month, 20% lower than the Denton median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $246,000, 29% lower than the Denton median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,598 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDentonTexas
Median rent20% lower than Denton$1,140$1,420$1,403
Median home value29% lower than Denton$246,000$348,200$283,800
Home value to income22% higher than Denton5.6x4.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Denton64%61%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them33 points lower than Denton17%50%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Denton11%6.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Denton198319971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,598
Mortgage payment
$1,347
Property tax
$251
Median rent, for comparison
$1,140

Based on a $246,000 home in Denton Square, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereDentonTexas
Median household income42% lower than Denton$43,900$76,019$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Denton7.6%5.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line17 points higher than Denton33%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than Denton38%42%34%
Average commute9% lower than Denton22 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Denton14%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points higher than Denton11%5.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points lower than Denton82%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Denton Square

Under 186.4%
18 to 3461%
35 to 6425%
65 and over7.7%
Race and ethnicity
White55%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Black12%
Asian7.0%
Other or more than one race5.7%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Denton

  1. 1B+East DentonMedian rent $1,650
  2. 2BLake Sharon Estates Phase 3Median rent $2,420
  3. 3C+South DentonMedian rent $1,710
  4. 4CSouthwest DentonMedian rent $1,160
  5. 5CCentral DentonMedian rent $1,590
  6. 6C-Southeast DentonMedian rent $1,580
  7. 7D+Brentwood PlaceMedian rent $1,740

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Rudder PlazaCollege Station
  2. D+Reveille Ranch ApartmentsBryan
  3. D+Sorority RowCollege Station

Questions about Denton Square

Is Denton Square a good place to live?

Denton Square is a neighborhood in Denton, TX, home to about 16,500 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 8 areas we score in Denton. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Denton Square?

Median rent in Denton Square is $1,140 a month, 20% lower than the Denton median. The median home is worth $246,000, 29% lower than the Denton median. A median home costs 5.6x the median household income, compared with 4.6x across Denton.

What schools serve Denton Square?

The closest rated public schools are Newton Rayzor Elementary (elementary, rated C), Calhoun Middle (middle, rated C) and Denton High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 13 Census block groups closest to the Denton Square name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.